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📍 What Is a Place Check-In?

It adds location to your real-time moment, helping others discover new places and know what’s happening right now — in the real world.

Mitesh Shethwala avatar
Written by Mitesh Shethwala
Updated over a month ago

A Place Check-In on Currently is how you let others know where you are while posting a moment — whether you're grabbing coffee, attending an event, playing sports, or just hanging out at a cool spot.


🗺️ Why Use Check-Ins?

  • To show your current location during an activity

  • To connect with others who’ve been to the same place

  • To leave a forever footprint of your visit

  • To give word-of-mouth exposure to that place

Your check-in becomes a permanent footfall on that business or location’s page — helping others discover you’ve been there and why it matters.


🛠️ How to Check-In to a Place

  1. Tap the ‘+’ button to post a moment

  2. Select your activity type

  3. Tap on Check-In

  4. Choose a nearby place from the suggested list — or search manually

  5. Add any other tags, photo/video, and caption

  6. Post your moment!

You must enable location access to see nearby check-in suggestions.


💡 What Happens After You Check-In?

  • Your moment will appear on the Map, if it’s public

  • The place you tag will get a footfall count

  • Anyone viewing that place’s feed can see your moment forever

  • It helps build social credibility for local businesses and spots


🔒 Is My Location Shared Precisely?

No. Currently never shares your exact GPS location.

  • Check-ins are tied to public places only (like restaurants, gyms, clubs, events)

  • You choose the place manually — you’re always in control


🔁 Can I Check In Without a Photo?

Yes — though we encourage sharing a photo/video for more engagement, you can just select an activity + place and post it as a check-in moment.


✅ Summary

Feature

What It Does

Place Check-In

Tags your location to a moment

Visible to Others

If the moment is public or for followers

Footfall Recorded

Adds you to that place’s visit history

Map Discovery

Lets others find you based on your location & vibe

Privacy Controlled

You decide if/when you want to check in


Check-ins turn your daily life into something meaningful — for you, your followers, and the places you love.

Need help finding or tagging a place? Visit our Help Center or contact Support — we’re always here for you.

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